Vasily Korzh

one of the leaders of the Belarusian resistance during World War II (1899–1967)
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Vasily Korzh

Summary

Vasily Korzh is a human[1]. His place of birth was Chorastava[2]. He was born on January 1, 1899[3]. He passed away in Minsk[4]. He died on May 5, 1967[5]. He worked as a military officer[6], kolkhoznik[7], politician[8], and partisan[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (124 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Chorastava[2], Vasily Korzh…
  • Vasily Korzh passed away in Minsk[4].
  • Vasily Korzh was born on January 1, 1899[3].
  • Vasily Korzh died on May 5, 1967[5].
  • Burial took place at Eastern Cemetery[11].
  • Vasily Korzh held citizenship in Russian Empire[12].
  • Vasily Korzh held citizenship in Soviet Union[13].
  • Belarusian was Vasily Korzh's native language[14].
  • Vasily Korzh's professions included military officer[6].
  • Vasily Korzh worked as a kolkhoznik[7].
  • Vasily Korzh's professions included politician[8].
  • Vasily Korzh worked as a partisan[9].
  • Vasily Korzh was educated at Military Academy of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Russia[15].
  • Vasily Korzh received the Hero of the Soviet Union[16].
  • Vasily Korzh received the Order of Lenin[17].
  • Vasily Korzh received the Order of Lenin[18].
  • Vasily Korzh received the Order of the Red Banner[19].
  • Vasily Korzh received the Order of the Red Banner[20].
  • Vasily Korzh received the Order of the Patriotic War, 1st class[21].
  • Vasily Korzh is recorded as male[22].
  • Vasily Korzh's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Vasily Korzh was affiliated with the Communist Party of the Soviet Union[24].
  • Vasily Korzh's military branch is recorded as International Brigades[25].
  • Vasily Korzh's military branch is recorded as Soviet partisans[26].
  • Vasily Korzh's military branch is recorded as NKVD[27].

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Origins and Family

Vasily Korzh was born in Chorastava[2]. He was born on January 1, 1899[3]. Belarusian was his native language[14].

Education

Vasily Korzh was educated at Military Academy of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Russia[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6], kolkhoznik[7], politician[8], and partisan[9].

Recognition

Awards received include Hero of the Soviet Union[16], a courage award[28], in Soviet Union[29], founded in 1934[30]; Order of Lenin[17], an order[31], in Soviet Union[32], founded in 1930[33]; Order of the Red Banner[19], an order[34], in Soviet Union[35], founded in 1918[36]; Order of the Patriotic War, 1st class[21], a grade of an order[37], in Soviet Union[38]; Order of the Red Star[39], a socialist order of merit[40], in Soviet Union[41], founded in 1930[42]; and Medal "For Battle Merit"[43], a courage award[44], in Soviet Union[45], founded in 1938[46].

Personal Life

Vasily Korzh was affiliated with the Communist Party of the Soviet Union[24].

Death and Burial

Vasily Korzh died on May 5, 1967[5]. He died in Minsk[4]. Burial took place at Eastern Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Vasily Korzh ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (124 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[10] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was Vasily Korzh born?

Vasily Korzh's place of birth was Chorastava[2].

Where did Vasily Korzh die?

Vasily Korzh died in Minsk[4].

What did Vasily Korzh do for work?

Vasily Korzh worked as military officer[6], kolkhoznik[7], politician[8], and partisan[9].

Where did Vasily Korzh go to school?

Vasily Korzh was educated at Military Academy of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Russia[15].

What awards did Vasily Korzh receive?

Honors received include Hero of the Soviet Union[16], Order of Lenin[17], Order of Lenin[18], and Order of the Red Banner[19].

References

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  2. [4] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  15. [16] . pamyat-naroda.ru. pamyat-naroda.ru. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . pamyat-naroda.ru. pamyat-naroda.ru. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  19. [20] . pamyat-naroda.ru. pamyat-naroda.ru. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . pamyat-naroda.ru. pamyat-naroda.ru. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  22. [43] . pamyat-naroda.ru. pamyat-naroda.ru. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). wikidata.org.
  26. [3] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [5] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  14. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Military, police or special rank major general
    Given name Vasil, Vasily
    Allegiance Soviet Union
    Family name Korzh
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